The Reef (Haifa) surfForecast / North of Tel Aviv / Israel

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 IDT
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The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Reef (Haifa) sea temperature is
20.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Reef (Haifa) this week:

The surf forecast for The Reef (Haifa) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Reef (Haifa) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (IDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 5s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 19th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Reef (Haifa) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SW by Mon morning).

Tue
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.7
W
5
0.9
W
6
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.8
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
7
1
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
1.4
SW
6
1.7
W
7
1.6
W
7
1.8
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
4
23
53
56
58
72
56
55
53
132
153
135
105
64
43
12
142
320
246
352
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
SW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
S
15
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
20
W
10
SSW
15
SW
15
W
20
SE
25
SE
30
WSW
25
W
25
WSW
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:07PM0.31m
8:34AM0.35m
8:54PM0.32m
9:09AM0.38m
9:37PM0.33m
9:44AM0.40m
10:19PM0.34m
10:20AM0.42m
11:01PM0.33m
10:57AM0.42m
11:44PM0.32m
11:36AM0.41m
00:28AM0.30m
Low Tide
2:15AM0.07m
2:51PM0.06m
2:53AM0.06m
3:32PM0.03m
3:29AM0.05m
4:12PM0.00m
4:06AM0.05m
4:53PM-0.01m
4:42AM0.06m
5:35PM-0.01m
5:20AM0.07m
6:19PM0.01m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:43
5:41
5:41
5:41
5:39
5:39
5:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:29
7:30
7:30
7:30
7:31
7:32
7:32
7:34
Temp °C
25
25
21
21
20
23
24
22
21
20
19
20
20
19
21
21
22
28
22
20
20
22
22
20
20
21
20
22
22
20
19
19
17
18
19
19
19
17
21
19
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
9
0.8
W
7
0.8
W
7
0.9
W
7
0.9
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
7
1
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
6
0.4
WNW
6
0.3
N
5
0.2
N
5
Energy kJ
1
2
56
58
72
55
132
153
105
64
43
12
5
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
6
0.2
WNW
8
Energy kJ
6
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.7
W
5
0.9
W
6
0.8
WNW
6
0.9
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
7
0.7
SE
4
1.4
SW
6
1.7
W
7
1.6
W
7
1.8
W
7
Energy kJ
4
23
53
56
53
135
12
142
320
246
352
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
Distance (km)
2477
920
920
2462
2
322
2980
548
1450
2109
259
4
2062
2
2
2974
82
15
2191
259
259
Best forecast wave conditions in North of Tel Aviv
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Israel
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
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Information about the The Reef (Haifa) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Reef (Haifa) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Reef (Haifa) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Reef (Haifa) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Reef (Haifa)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Reef (Haifa) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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